Let these spring-fed waters cool you down.
The affordable outdoor excursion offers old-fashioned fun for families and friends.
Luckily, the Lone Star State has plenty oftubing spotsto flock to when the weather calls for it.
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Here are thebest rivers to float in Texas.
Warning: Cell service can be unreliable, so make a clear plan with your group beforehand if traveling.
The 230-mile river runs from Central Texas all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
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This spring-fed river is a tributary of the Guadalupe, which means it boasts cool temperatures year-round.
It can get quite crowded during warmer months, so heed the crowds.
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End your float at the tubers exit right before the Comal River meets the Guadalupe River.
Use an outfitter likeRockin R River Rides, which also has a location here.
you might enter and exit the river at the public beach.
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Austinites can easily float the Colorado River by way of nearby Bastrop.
However, multi-day itineraries are also popular.
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